Villa Holmen

Kong Beles veg 14, 6899 Balestrand, Norway – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>38</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Villa Holmen

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
38 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Set in Balestrand in the Sogn og Fjordane region, Villa Holmen has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa. The villa with a terrace and sea views features 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. At Villa Holmen, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Chinese cuisine. The area is popular for skiing, and car hire is available at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Sogndal Airport, 68 km from Villa Holmen.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Skiing

Canoeing

Hiking

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Balestrand
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  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great for families! Toys for young children and trampoline were a bonus. Spacious, light and airy. Great views from balconies. Superb location for local attractions and restaurants.”
  • Junaid
    Finland Finland
    “Beautiful house with amazing views. Rooms are very clean every window has scenic views.”
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    “Everything was absolutely great. Aslak was kind and helpful, the place is quiet and beautiful. Loved everything!!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Bente Johanne Moe

9.3
9.3
Host review score
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Bente Johanne Moe
Beautiful swiss villa right in the center of Balestrand. Two balconies with views of the fjord and mountains, two living rooms, two bathrooms and three bedrooms. One extra living room/bedroom connected to one of the bedrooms. There is also two 90 cm beds in the the former upstairs kitchen. There are 13 beds and two cribs. 400 meters away there is a perfect sandy and children-friendly beach. Great hiking opportunities. Restaurants, grocery stores and cafées two minutes walk from house. My husband and I have just inherited this beautiful swiss villa. The house was built in 1914 by my great grandparents, and has been in the family since then. My mother grew up in this house, but the last decades it has only been used as a vacation house. The villa is a cosy wooden house with lots of charm and personality. Two en suite living rooms make a great space for one big or two medium sized families. From the kitchen you can see the breathtaking mountains (snow-capped year-round). They are actually Norway´s most painted mountains. From the living room windows and the balconies both at the main and second floors you have a view of the beautiful fjord.
My husband and I live in Bergen with our four children (twins born in 2015, girl born in 2013 and girl born in 2004.) Aslak works with theatre and bicycles, and I work in the Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK). We love spending time in Balestrand. The atmosphere, nature and fjord is amazing. We love laughing and bicycling! We are available through the Booking app/website and phone/Whatsapp. We also have local helpers and cleaners that can be of assistance.
Balestrand is special in the way it forms a cosy village with a well defined centre, unlike most small places in Norway, where the houses and facilities are more spread out. From the house you can get all that you could wish for literally within walking distance from the house: Cafés, museums, grocery stores, design stores, bars, restaurants, post office, aquarium, bike/boat/canoe/kayak rental, guided fishing trips to mention but a few. Other than that, Balestrand is known for wonderful light and breathtaking nature. This area of the Sognefjord has welcomed tourists since the 1800s. English lords and the German Emperor Wilhelm II also spent a lot of time in Balestrand and the Sognefjord area during about a hundred years ago. These visitors left their mark on the many villas in Balestrand, which show traces of both English and German wooden house architecture, most notably perhaps the use of dragon heads and beam ends on the facade. The English Church also is very special. This is also a wooden building, has many windows to the fjord, and a petite charm. Its interior was actually also the model for the crowning scene in the blockbuster film Frost.
Languages spoken: English,Norwegian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Gekkens
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Local
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Villa Holmen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Air conditioning
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Car hire
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Norwegian

    House rules

    Villa Holmen takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 00:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 03:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		NOK 150 per child, per night

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Villa Holmen

    • The prices at Villa Holmen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Villa Holmen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Holmen on this page.

    • Villa Holmen is 150 yards from the centre of Balestrand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Villa Holmen is from 17:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Villa Holmen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Canoeing
      • Beach

    • Yes, Villa Holmen is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Holmen on this page.

    • Villa Holmen has 1 restaurant:

      • Gekkens

    • Villa Holmen has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Villa Holmen can accommodate the following group size:

      • 13 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.